Simple diet swaps may extend your life by 10 years
You may be able to add up to a decade to your life...
What we know about Omicron sub-variant BA.2
Cases of the SARS-CoV-2 variant Omicron have escalated globally over the past two...
A global plant-based diet may put a pause on climate change
If the world switched from an animal-based diet to a plant-based diet, we...
Diverse gut bacteria may help lower long-COVID risk
A diverse gut microbiome is thought to be a key component of a...
Chewing slowly may help with weight management
You may have heard that chewing slowly helps you maintain a healthy weight....
Eat olive oil to keep your engine running longer
A regular intake of olive oil may help you live longer, reducing the...
Top 5 health news stories of 2021
The news in 2021 was dominated by the ongoing COVID pandemic but Delta...
Veggie-loving toddlers more likely to sleep through the night
If you want the toddler in your life to sleep through the night,...
A third of first-year uni students face depression and anxiety
As many as one in three first-year university students have or will develop...
Ultra-processed plant-based diet may increase depression risk
Vegans and vegetarians are thought to be more vulnerable to depression than the...
Tea and coffee may lower stroke and dementia risk
Tea and coffee lovers have another great reason to enjoy their daily brew,...
Bigger veg portions encourage kids to eat more of them
Want to get your kids eating more vegetables? Try filling up half their...
Falls and fractures reduced by upping dairy intake
Eating more protein and calcium-rich foods, such as milk, yoghurt and cheese, may...
Mild COVID symptoms worse in people with overweight or obesity
Overweight and obesity are already known to increase the risks of developing severe...
Eating walnuts daily lowers ‘bad’ cholesterol
Eating walnuts daily may help lower ‘bad’ cholesterol, according to a recent study.
Walnut...
COVID spread at primary schools may be underestimated
Primary schools potentially contribute significantly to the spread of COVID-19, according to new...
New biomarker may help with anorexia screening
Researchers have discovered a biomarker that may help with the diagnosis of the...
Higher fruit and veg intake may help teen mental health
Secondary school kids who eat a lot of vegetables and fruit may be...
